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BHS 3 is a Bronze Age (Wadi Suq period) oval shaped, subterranean stone-lined tomb constructed from seven stone courses that decended to a depth of 1.1 meters. Investigations of this tomb resulted in the discovery of two burial levels. The lower level, dating to the Wadi Suq period, contain a number of skeletons mostly in disturbed condition. The upper burial level contained only a few skeletal remains. Grave good excavated at the site include bronze arrowheads, Wadi Suq pottery, and numerous pieces of jewelry.Citation: Jasim, Sabah Abboud (2012) The Necropolis of Jebel al-Buhais: Prehistoric Discoveries in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, p33-37. Department of Culture and Information, Government of Sharjah, UAE.
BHS 71 is a Bronze Age (Umm an-Nar Period) circular above ground tomb that measures 8.4 meters in diameter. Investigations of this tomb resulted in the discovery two bronze knives, and a large collection of ... Read More
The excavated area of the famous horse and camel tomb that is now reconstructed and on display in the Mleiha Archaeological Center in Mleiha, Sharjah. Pre-Islamic. Read More
Tomb 66 is a Bronze Age (Wadi Suq Period), clover shaped , subterranean stone-lined tomb with interconnected burial chambers. Investigations of this tomb resulted in the discovery of many burials and associated funerary offerings including ... Read More